Michelle Dykes

Bio

Mrs. Michelle Dykes has been at William Carey since 2012, teaching Applied Clarinet and Voice, Sight Singing & Ear Training, Graduate Advanced Woodwind Techniques, and the Carey Clarinet Ensemble. Prior to Carey, she taught instrumental and vocal classes to students of all ages at music schools and conservatories in Mississippi, South Carolina, Virginia, Florida & Alabama, including the University of Mobile.

Mrs. Dykes is the principal clarinetist of the ElseWhen Orchestra in Mobile, AL and performs with the Carey Symphony Orchestra, the Hattiesburg Concert Band, and the Hub City Swing Band. She previously played in the University of Mobile Symphony Orchestra, the Virginia Wind Symphony, and many other ensembles & jazz bands across the south.

As a vocalist, Mrs. Dykes has performed leading soprano roles in several operas and musicals, and currently assists in leading worship at her church. She has also been a guest soloist and worship leader for various church & community events.

Mrs. Dykes received undergraduate degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University and a master's degree from William Carey, with concentrations in clarinet, voice, and saxophone. She holds a Mississippi Teacher License with endorsements in K-12 Instrumental and Vocal Music.